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WE USE A 1 (worst) to 10 (best) GRADING SYSTEM!
For records WITH sleeves/covers, the vinyl is graded first, the
sleeve/cover second. Example: NM9/VG7 means NM9 vinyl/VG7 sleeve.
VINYL RECORDS ARE GRADED AS FOLLOWS:
M10 = mint. The record appears new, as though never played. If it has indeed been played, the record shows no wear at all.
NM9 = near mint. The record appears new at first glace, but a closer look reveals that it may have been played. It shows minimal wear, if any.
EX8 = excellent. Better than VG but below NM. Although this record seems to have been played, it is in great condition. It is likely that this record has had only one previous owner who took good care of it.
VG7 = very good. This record looks and sounds very good. It has some wear, but should play nicely for a long, long time.
VG6 = Slightly better than G. This record has visibly seen some play. It may have some scratches as well as writing on the label. Still this record plays well, assuring listening pleasure for years to come.
G5 = good. This record looks and plays OK. It shows considerable wear, likely from years of play and perhaps changing hands. There may be writing and/or stickers on the label, as well as visible scratches on the vinyl, although good play may not be affected.
G4 = Better than POOR but Below G. This is the lowest grading we will list. This record shows a lot of wear and may have markings/sticker on label. It plays OK, but has visibly seen a lot of handling.
wol = has writing on label. Although this flaw has been considered in the overall grading, the "wol" notation allows for a more accurate grading.
sol = has sticker on label. Although this flaw has been considered in the overall grading, the "sol" notation allows for a more accurate grading.
PICTURE SLEEVES & ALBUM COVERS
M10 = mint. A sleeve/cover in this condition appears as though it was just picked off a shelf at a retail store. It shows no marks or damage at all.
NM9 = This sleeve/cover is flawless at first glance. Any wear at all would be minimal.
EX8 = excellent. Better than VG but below NM. This sleeve looks great. It may have some minor wear, but no real damage of any kind.
VG7 = very good. Although it looks great at first sight, a closer look at this sleeve/cover may reveal some minor damage such as wear, some writing, minor tears.
VG6 = Better than G but below VG. This sleeve looks very good, but a closer look may show some wear and markings.
G5 = good. This sleeve looks good, but may show some flaws such as considerable wear, writing and scribbles, fading of colors and tears.
G4 = This is our lowest listed grading. Barely good, yet slightly better than poor. This sleeve looks ok, but may have major wear, slight tears, markings, etc.
woc = has writing on cover/sleeve. Although this flaw has been considered in the overall grading, the "woc" notation allows for more accurate grading.
soc = has sticker on cover/sleeve. Although this flaw has been considered in the overall grading, the "soc" notation allows for more accurate grading. | 
